CrawlJobs Logo
Piper Companies Logo Piper Companies · IT - Software Development

Senior FPGA Engineer

United States, Tysons Corner, Virginia · Job Posted March 22, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to support a Government Consulting partner located in Tysons Corner, VA (located in Lanham, MD until Summer 2026) through a 100% onsite work environment (hybrid flexibility). The Senior FPGA Engineer will design, test, and integrate advanced FPGA‑based processing solutions supporting radar, RF, and secure communication systems.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement FPGA designs for radar and communications DSP functions including beamforming, pulse compression, MTD/MTI, and high‑rate digital data pipelines
  • Build firmware modules for SDR and digital comms systems such as modulation, filtering, channelization, timing recovery, and error correction
  • Integrate and optimize high‑speed digital interfaces (SERDES, JESD204B/C, LVDS, Ethernet 10/40/100G, custom links)
  • Create HDL testbenches and perform simulation using Vivado, ModelSim, or QuestaSim
  • Execute timing closure, static timing analysis, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing
  • Interface FPGA logic with ADC/DAC hardware, RF/mixed‑signal components, embedded processors, and high‑speed digital boards
  • Conduct hands‑on lab testing using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and other RF test equipment
  • Diagnose fielded system issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective action
  • Maintain FPGA image releases and collaborate with DevOps on build automation
  • Generate engineering documentation including ICDs, verification plans, and test reports that align with federal and customer standards

Requirements

  • 10+ years of FPGA development experience within radar, RF, EW, or high‑performance DSP environments
  • Strong experience with VHDL/Verilog and FPGA platforms such as Xilinx/AMD Zynq, UltraScale, RFSoC or Intel/Altera devices
  • Expertise in DSP architectures, high‑speed digital interfaces, timing analysis, and verification workflows
  • Ability to produce clear, customer‑ready technical documentation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Prior support of DoD radar, tactical communications, or EW programs
  • Experience with RFSoC, multi‑channel ADC/DAC systems, or mixed‑signal integrations
  • Familiarity with Xilinx GTX/GTY transceivers and high‑speed switching technologies
  • Knowledge of DO‑254, MIL‑STD, or related government design‑assurance standards
  • Scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, TCL) for automation or analysis
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Nice to have

  • Experience with RFSoC, multi‑channel ADC/DAC systems, or mixed‑signal integrations
  • Familiarity with Xilinx GTX/GTY transceivers and high‑speed switching technologies
  • Knowledge of DO‑254, MIL‑STD, or related government design‑assurance standards
  • Scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, TCL) for automation or analysis

What we offer

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, unlimited PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), Paid Holidays
  • Relocation assistance, RSU
Piper Companies - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Senior FPGA Engineer

8 matching positions

Senior FPGA Engineer

Akuna Capital is a leading proprietary trading firm specializing in options mark...
Location
Location
United States , Chicago
Salary
Salary:
145000.00 USD / Year
akunacapital.com Logo
AKUNA CAPITAL
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in FPGA or ASIC digital logic design
  • Deep Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL skills
  • Solid grasp of static timing analysis, synthesis, and place-and-route tools
  • Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, and verification/unit testing workflows
  • Python and Bash scripting fluency
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration with other FPGA team members as well as members from software and trading teams
  • Open mindedness for novel development approaches and architectures
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Own projects - driving project progression from inception, requirements, architecture, design entry, timing closure and verification
  • Partner closely with the Low Latency, Trading and other teams to foster and develop ideas that improve trading systems' performance and competitiveness
  • Develop and maintain RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Write and maintain verification environments
  • Design optimization for timing closure
  • Develop and maintain project documentation
What we offer
What we offer
  • Employer-paid medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • retirement contributions
  • paid time off
  • discretionary performance bonus
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Engineer

Location
Location
United Kingdom , Guildford
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
sstl.co.uk Logo
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent
  • Good understanding of digital electronics
  • Knowledge of FPGA design in VHDL
  • Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment
  • Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (ie/ Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.)
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a package of work
  • Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications
  • ability to interface with customers and technical representatives
  • Good organisation skills and able to prioritise own workload
  • Creative problem solving
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as OBDH Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects
  • Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft OBDH system
  • Delivery of a OBDH system solution that meets these requirements with defined company processes
  • Management and verification of these requirements
  • Ownership of the OBDH system and all aspects feeding into and of it
  • System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs
  • Manage the technical solution, supporting design engineers
  • Management and delivery of satellite OBDH systems work packages including budget and schedule
  • Interface with internal and external customers
  • Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, procedures and technical descriptions)
What we offer
What we offer
  • 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
  • Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
  • High Street Discount Scheme
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Architect / Principal FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Architect / Principal FPGA Engineer – Real-Time Processing Systems
Location
Location
Canada , Ottawa
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
myticas.com Logo
Myticas Consulting
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Architect-level FPGA expertise designing high-performance real-time processing systems and complex programmable logic architectures
  • Advanced RTL development using Verilog / SystemVerilog for high-throughput pipelines, accelerators, and timing-sensitive hardware logic
  • Experience building FPGA-based SoC architectures including AXI/Avalon fabrics, DMA engines, memory controllers, and multi-clock domain designs
  • Strong background in high-bandwidth data-path design, resource utilization optimization, timing feasibility, and device architecture trade-offs
  • Hands-on expertise with Xilinx UltraScale+/MPSoC and/or Intel FPGA families (Arria, Stratix, Agilex) and associated development toolchains
  • Deep experience integrating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed serial transceivers (SERDES)
  • Familiarity with video/media transport or other latency-sensitive real-time processing environments involving high data throughput
  • Proven ability to drive timing closure, synthesis, floorplanning, constraint management, and place-and-route optimization
  • Strong verification leadership including simulation-driven validation, UVM environments, constrained-random testing, and coverage-driven methodologies
  • Practical lab experience performing FPGA bring-up, system integration, and hardware debug using scopes, logic analyzers, and embedded debug tools
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Engineer & Project Lead – DO-254

As part of our project activities, you will be involved in DO-254 Complex Electr...
Location
Location
United States , East Hartford
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.soprasteria.com Logo
Sopra Steria
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field
  • 3 to 8 years of experience in FPGA design and development, including VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Experience with FPGA tools and embedded systems
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • dual citizenship must be disclosed
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to build trust with internal teams
  • Ability to work independently, lead work packages, and coordinate technical teams
  • Preference for candidates located in either the Platteville WI or Hartford CT areas
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Drive issue resolution by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely follow‑through
  • Mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance on best practices, communication, and project discipline
  • Assist in defining project-level scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations
  • Assist in develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk assessments
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams
  • Coordinate FPGA development activities, build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, and track progress
  • Design, implement, and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware in compliance with DO-254
  • Perform requirements analysis, detailed design, root cause investigation, and implement corrective actions
  • Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments, and verification tests, including HIL
  • Use FPGA tools for synthesis, simulation, and integration
What we offer
What we offer
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
  • Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Location
Location
Canada , Ottawa
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
myticas.com Logo
Myticas Consulting
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Design and implement RTL using Verilog and SystemVerilog for complex FPGA systems
  • Translate high-level requirements into detailed architecture and design specifications
  • Execute full FPGA design flow including synthesis, place and route, and timing closure
  • Develop and optimize designs for high-speed, high-performance applications
  • Work across multiple clock domains including asynchronous CDC handling
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure functional correctness and coverage
  • Debug and resolve design, timing, and hardware issues at block and system levels
  • Support hardware bring-up, lab validation, and system integration activities
  • Utilize FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
  • Implement and integrate high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, and I2C
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design and implement RTL using Verilog and SystemVerilog for complex FPGA systems
  • Translate high-level requirements into detailed architecture and design specifications
  • Execute full FPGA design flow including synthesis, place and route, and timing closure
  • Develop and optimize designs for high-speed, high-performance applications
  • Work across multiple clock domains including asynchronous CDC handling
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure functional correctness and coverage
  • Debug and resolve design, timing, and hardware issues at block and system levels
  • Support hardware bring-up, lab validation, and system integration activities
  • Utilize FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
  • Implement and integrate high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, and I2C
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

You will work in a team that develops broadcast products for motor racing, wirel...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Whiteley, Hampshire
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
codan.com.au Logo
Codan Limited
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • FPGA design experience using VHDL or Verilog
  • Embedded software development in C/C++
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN)
  • Familiarity with embedded software development environments
  • Experience using test equipment or software tools for signal analysis and debugging
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design and develop FPGA-based video, audio and RF processing systems, including simulation and hardware validation
  • Develop embedded software (Python/C++) interfacing with FPGAs and on-board hardware, with a focus on clean, reusable and user-friendly APIs
  • Contribute to system-level design, translating product requirements into efficient technical solutions
  • Capture and prioritise requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers
  • Provide support to product quality and customers when needed
What we offer
What we offer
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
  • A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Annual pay reviews (discretional)
  • A personal approach to training and development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible core working hours
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

BAE Systems is expanding our expertise to provide exciting and challenging solut...
Location
Location
United States , Westminster
Salary
Salary:
97008.00 - 164914.00 USD / Year
baesystems.com Logo
Baesystems
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience
  • Electronic systems or embedded systems background
  • Experience with VHDL/Verilog or System Verilog
  • Experience with FPGA design tools including Xilinx Vivado/Vitis or Mentor Modelsim/Questasim
  • Ability to work requirements and flow down for system/subsystem/box/board needs
  • Good communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Apply innovative design techniques to create cutting-edge electronic systems
  • Work in a fast-paced team environment on a variety of R&D, proof of concept, and production programs
  • FPGA development and digital IP integration for space systems, high reliability electronic systems
  • Architect and lead complex FPGA SoC designs with AMD (Xilinx) software and IP
  • Provide technical leadership and roadmaps for future products
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company
  • Perform other duties as necessary
What we offer
What we offer
  • Minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus to external hires
  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • health savings accounts
  • a 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • life and accident insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • legal plan
  • discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • paid time off
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Silvus is seeking a full-time Senior FPGA Design Engineer reporting to the Direc...
Location
Location
United States , Irvine
Salary
Salary:
135000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year
silvustechnologies.com Logo
Silvus Technologies (International)
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant fields
  • Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience in FPGA design
  • 4 years of FPGA design experience with a Master’s of Science degree
  • 2 years of FPGA design experience with a PhD degree
  • Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic and digital signal processing designs
  • Proven expertise working with multiple clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs
  • Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects
  • Fixed point design of signal processing blocks while working with systems engineers
  • RTL coding, simulation, and test bench development
  • FPGA synthesis and timing closure
  • Hardware verification and troubleshooting
  • familiarity with logic analyzers
  • Provide support to the RF and Software Engineering Teams
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right